Accounting Specialist

Description We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to support a privately held homebuilding organization in Plano, Texas. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for a dependable, detail-oriented accounting specialist who can work independently, build accurate journal entries in Excel, and manage core accounting tasks with limited direction. The role places strong emphasis on month-end journal entry preparation while also supporting reconciliations and transactional data entry. Candidates with construction or homebuilding exposure will be well positioned to succeed in this environment.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare recurring and non-routine journal entries in Excel using the chart of accounts, cost codes, historical support files, and provided transaction details.
• Maintain accurate accounting records by organizing monthly working papers and ensuring journal entry support is complete and audit ready.
• Perform bank and cash reconciliations, research discrepancies, and resolve outstanding items in a timely manner.
• Enter invoice and financial transaction data with a high level of accuracy to support day-to-day accounting operations.
• Assist with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and billing-related activities as needed across the accounting cycle.
• Review financial information for completeness and consistency, escalating unusual items or errors when identified.
• Recommend practical improvements to accounting workflows after gaining familiarity with current processes and reporting needs.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders while managing assigned work independently and meeting expected turnaround times. Requirements
• Demonstrated experience preparing journal entries with minimal supervision in a detail-oriented accounting environment.
• Strong Excel skills, including the ability to work from templates, organize supporting schedules, and build accurate calculations.
• Hands-on background in account reconciliation, including bank and cash balancing activities.
• Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing functions, and general accounting operations.
• Ability to interpret a chart of accounts, cost codes, and prior-period accounting support to complete assigned entries correctly.
• Self-directed work style with the judgment to manage priorities and deliver accurate results without extensive training.
• Previous experience in construction, real estate, or homebuilding accounting is preferred.
• Availability for an immediate start; part-time capacity is preferred initially, with potential for change based on business needs.

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